Narrative Inquiry

Narrative Inquiry

Literature Review on (Research Methods) Narrative Inquiry

In the Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy, [1] Sonia M. Ospina and Jennifer Dodge provide the following summary about the topic of (Research Methods) Narrative Inquiry: Narrative inquiry is a unique approach to qualitative, interpretive research that draws on diverse interpretive theoretical traditions. It directs attention to narratives as a way to study an aspect of society, and concerns itself with finding meaning in stories people use, tell, and even live. It is distinguished from other interpretive approaches by its focus on narratives and stories as told, implicitly or explicitly, by individuals or groups of people. This entry starts with an overview of narrative inquiry, locating it in a constructionist epistemology and an interpretive theoretical perspective, and discussing features that make narrative inquiry a unique interpretive approach. Then, it provides a description of three forms of narrative inquiry with examples from public administration research.

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  1. Entry about (Research Methods) Narrative Inquiry in the Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy (2015, Routledge, Oxford, United Kingdom)

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Further Reading

  • Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance (2018, Springer International Publishing, Germany)

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